Kick Back With A Bushwacker, The Unofficial State Cocktail Of Tennessee
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Meghan Kraft
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If you’re looking for a boozy milkshake in the American south, then Tennessee might have just what you’re looking for. The Bushwacker is a cross between an indulgent cocktail and an adult milkshake, and it’s perhaps best known for beginning in the heart of the Volunteer State. If you haven’t tried one of these locally-lauded beverages then it’s about time you head into Nashville to try one for yourself. Learn all about the classic Tennessee Bushwacker below!
The Bushwacker owes its earliest beginnings to the Sapphire Pub in Sapphire Village, St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands. It was created by Angie Conigliaro and Tom Brokamp, then named after a dog in the restaurant known as Bushwack.
It was then brought to the United States by Linda Murphy, a woman who owned a Pensacola Beach bar. In fact, the drink was so popular in Florida, that there has been a Bushwacker Festival held every year since 1986 to honor the boozy beverage.
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In Tennessee, the Bushwacker gained celebrity status at Midtown establishments like REBAR. The neon glow offers a night of fun and a sugary infusion of Bushwacker decadence to every human that walks through the front door.
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It's known as one of the best bars in Tennessee to snag a Bushwacker.
What exactly is in a Bushwacker? A classic crafted cocktail is going to include either rum or vodka, Irish Cream, Kahlua, Darke Creme de Cacao, Cream of Coconut, milk, and Amaretto. Of course, you'll find all sorts of twists of the classic during the holiday season, where peppermint flavoring tends to make an appearance.
Edley's Bar-B-Que is a well known local chain in Tennessee that's great for a Bushwacker on the run. It's known for its deliciously honed bbq menu, and there's nothing that goes better with a platter of pulled pork than a Bushwacker.
Have you tried a Bushwacker before? Are they worth the hype? Tell us your thoughts below!
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